Live Audio Systems Technician - Dante Expert

The New York Racing Association; Elmont (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

The New York Racing Association is seeking an Audio Systems Technician to join our production technology team. You will set up, operate, and troubleshoot professional audio systems for live broadcasts and events at Belmont Park and Saratoga.

The ideal candidate has solid audio fundamentals, experience with Dante networking, and can work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required. A relevant degree or certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years in live audio, broadcast, AV, or production environments.
• Solid understanding of professional audio signal flow.
• Advanced experience with Dante networking (Level 2+).
• Experience operating digital audio consoles or DSP systems.
• Knowledge of microphones, loudspeakers, amplifiers, and balanced audio.
• Able to diagnose and fix common audio/connectivity issues.
• Strong communication within a production team.
• Able to lift and move equipment up to 50 pounds; safety-conscious.

Responsibilities

• Own venue-wide audio systems; perform maintenance, commissioning and readiness.
• Set up, configure, and operate audio gear for live broadcasts and events.
• Install/maintain mics, loudspeakers, amplifiers, interfaces, and digital consoles.
• Configure, troubleshoot Dante networks: routing, clock sync, verification.
• Perform system checks, sound checks, and line testing before shows.
• Monitor audio quality during rehearsals and live events; adjust as needed.
• Troubleshoot audio/network/signal-flow issues to minimize downtime.
• Maintain equipment inventory, cables, and clean workspaces.
• Coordinate with broadcast trucks/engineering to integrate facility systems.

Skills

Audio fundamentals

Dante networking

Digital audio consoles

Microphones & loudspeakers

Signal flow understanding

Team communication

Lift up to 50 pounds

Flexible schedule

Education

Associate's degree or higher in Broadcast/Audio

Tools

Yamaha digital consoles

Allen & Heath consoles

DiGiCo consoles

Calrec consoles

Lawo consoles

Studer consoles

BSS Soundweb

Q-SYS

Biamp DSP

Job description

The New York Racing Association is seeking an Audio Systems Technician to join our production technology team. You will set up, operate, and troubleshoot professional audio systems for live broadcasts and events at Belmont Park and Saratoga.

The ideal candidate has solid audio fundamentals, experience with Dante networking, and can work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required. A relevant degree or certification is preferred.